Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Articles

Acupuncture: Oriental medicine is an effective, low cost medical treatment that works in harmony with the body's natural healing ability. Currently, over 4,000 students are enrolled in Oriental medical colleges in the US. Here, the author describes the currriculum at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.

An ancient text, the "Huang Ti Nei Ching", compares the function and position of internal organs to hierarchies found in an empire. For authentic practitioners of Oriental Medicine, the interplay of Organs/Emotions/Spirit is inescapable.

Learn the history, Western influence, yin/yang and the 5 elements, vital substances & meridians, and what to expect on treatment day. Acupuncture is far more than just a pain-blocker... it is one of the fundamental methods of healthcare in all of Asia.

Chinese Tuina (Massage) uses pressure and manipulation. The concept is simple...when the Qi flows freely, the body is healthy. These 4 pages include: History and theory, what to expect during a session, and examples of self-massage.

Eight acupressure points for women and their support people prior to labour. This is usually in the context of one half-hour session around the 36th week of the pregnancy. How to locate the points, their indications and the various ways they may be used in a hands-on manner.